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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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